The SHUN PR. Tim Mälzer MINAMO SANTOKU 20cm by Kai is a premium kitchen knife designed for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks. Crafted with precision, the blade features a core of VG MAX steel encased in multiple layers of Damascus stainless steel, ensuring exceptional sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance. The unique Minamo (meaning "water surface") pattern on the blade not only adds visual elegance but also reduces food sticking during slicing. With its versatile 20 cm length and traditional Santoku shape, this knife excels at chopping vegetables, slicing fish or meat, and mincing herbs with ease. The ergonomic handle made from pakkawood provides comfort and control even during extended use. Kai is renowned for blending centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with modern innovation; their commitment to sustainability includes responsible sourcing of materials and eco-friendly production processes. By choosing this knife, customers support environmentally conscious manufacturing while enjoying outstanding performance?a meaningful contribution to quality cooking and a better world.